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BD53 VFH

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

191,238 mi
Last recorded191,238 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 VFH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2017 191,238 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 185,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 185,170 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 178,133 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/ inner sil holed but not within 30cm

Fail 5 Jun 2015 178,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/ inner sil holed but not within 30cm

Pass 30 May 2014 170,796 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 164,058 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2013 163,800 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 May 2012 156,986 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2012 156,986 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 143,556 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 127,241 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 110,829 miles

advise o/s hand brake cable slight stiff when released

Pass 27 Mar 2008 95,222 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 95,222 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 80,309 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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BD53 VFH is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD53 VFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD53 VFH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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